July First Saturday

First Saturday is a day to show your love for local!

Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick. Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.

Where you spend your money matters.


July First Saturday is brought to you with Support from Curaleaf

Curious about Cannabis? The Curaleaf team of experts will be on site to answer all of your questions about medical and adult use cannabis. Join them for a day of fun, education, assistance with medical cards, giveaways and more!

 

 


LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS

Downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Check back as the date gets closer for a list of specific activities, or visit our events calendar to see what’s happening.

FREE Buyer & Seller Seminars @ The Agency, 10am-4pm
Friends of the Child Advocacy Center @ The Trail House, 10am-6pm
10th Anniversary Kick-off @ Shab Row Tea Emporium, 10am-6pm
Artist Talk & Demo with Lori Rounds @ FAC Artist Studios, 11am-12pm
Stunning Jewelry by Malika Rachelle @ Art Collective, 11am-6pm
Camp Cocktails Pop Up @ Relish Decor, 12pm-4pm
Sunglass Stock Up @ Treaty General Store, 12pm-4pm
Patriotic Pet Portraits @ The Trellis, 12pm-5pm
Rocket’s Red Glare & The Bombs Bursting in Air @ Bailey’s Treasures, 12pm-6pm
Frederick in Spires @ Gallery 322, 12pm-8pm
Family Ice Cream Social @ Heritage Frederick, 1pm-4pm
Free Wine & Beer Tastings & Live Abstract Art @ Atomic 97, 1pm-7pm
“All Fired Up” @ Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 1pm-7pm
Artful Things Happening @ The Delaplaine, 2pm-5pm
Summer Wine Tasting @ Firestone’s Market, 3pm-6pm
Frederick Artists Night featuring Aynex Mercado @ Cowork Frederick, 4pm-8pm
Opening Reception for Infinite Surface @ NOMA Gallery, 5pm-8pm
Live Tunes with Summer of George @ Frederick Social, 7pm-10pm
Ghost Tours of Historic Maryland @ Brewer’s Alley, 8pm-9:30pm


LIVE MUSICIANS

Every First Saturday, the streets are filled with live music and entertainment.

2-5pm
John Cook @ Vintage MC, 24 E Patrick St
The Caswells @ Velvet Lounge, 203 N Market St

6-9pm
Susanna Laird @ County Permits Building, 30 N Market St
Stonehouse Brass Band @ Velvet Lounge, 203 N Market St
Hard Swimmin’ Fish @ Ec’cletibles & Dancing Bear, 15 E Patrick St


SPENDING THE NIGHT?

The downtown art galleries have a treat for you! On the Sunday following First Saturdays, do the Sunday Artwalk to see live art demos, participate in community art, learn about specific techniques and materials, and much more. Check out the Sunday Artwalk event this weekend!


PARKING & TRAVEL

Access travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick at www.parkfrederick.org and download a map of downtown businesses here.

Public Restrooms can be found in the Church Street (17 E Church St) and Carroll Creek (44 E Patrick St) Public Parking Garages. Restrooms are open daily from 9AM-10PM and cleaned regularly by the City of Frederick following all relevant guidelines.

Staying the whole weekend? Plamondon Hospitality Partners and Downtown Frederick Partnership have teamed up to offer 15% off your stay the first weekend of every month. Choose from six fantastic hotels all with a special price that’s 15% off rack rate. Extend your visit and do it in comfort!

VIEW FIRST SATURDAY HOTEL RATES

Start:

July 1, 2023 11:00 AM

End:

July 1, 2023 9:00 PM

Fees & Tickets

Free

This event has no entrance fee

Event Venue

Address:

Downtown Frederick